Summary:The Congress has been more worried about upcoming elections than actually dealing with the laws and regulations and funding of vital programs for the country. The closer elections get, the more unfavorable the Congress becomes due to their lack of effort and positive legal breakthroughs. The public is growing tired of it. The fiscal year ends Sept. 30, and we all know they won't be prepared, because there are people over the country that need help.

Topics:government, leadership, fiscal, responsibility, politics, elections, favorable, citizens

Possible Knowledge Issue: Why might we be more concerned with process rather than product in the search for knowledge? or Is there always a clear distinction between content and methodology?

Summary:

In Arizona, the rate of child abuse claims and reports to Child Protective Services (CPS) have been steadily increasing. The main issue with the CPS is that there are not enough workers to keep up with the claims. As more people get hired, more people quit. There are kids waiting for assistance or placement in foster care for over 60 days, which is unheard of in this profession. The government, specifically the governor, have been slow to pass laws and verify funding that would allow the CPS to do what is needed.


Topics: government, control, children, family issues, money, reforms, policies

Possible Knowledge Issues: How can our government negatively influence our population? Why are they allowed to do so? Does the whole justify the means?